Charleston downs host Patriots for Superman Classic title


METROPOLIS — The Charleston Blue Jays used a big second half to down the host Massac County Patriots 63-49 to win the Superman Classic championship.

The Patriots led 22-19 at the half, but the Blue Jays outscored them 44-27 in the second half for the win.

Tournament MVP Samuel Bledsoe led Charleston with 17 points. Isaiah Gillespie added 15 and Blessin Kimble 13.

Julian Russell led Massac County with 13.

Student correspondent Dylan Chambers has the recap.

The Superman Classic champs–the Charleston Blue Jays.
The Superman Classic runner up–the Massac County Patriots.
Five players from Charleston and Massac County made all-tournament. Charleston’s Samuel Bledson (#14) was named tournament MVP.
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